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Title Section21 1926-10-06 209 THE Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. WEEKLY MAIL EDITION. THIRD SERIES THE SINGAPORE FREE PRESS, OCTOBER 6, 1926. NO. 2044.21 words
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Article157 1926-10-06 209 LEADERS. So Sign of Peace Dove 209 An Appeal to Employers 209 Devolution 209 The Imperial Conference 210 The Malaria Cure of G.IM. 210 Land Policy and Rubber 210 Borneo and Native Rubber 211 101 KK AND COURT NEWS. The Assteei 214 Bankrupt'! Maiden Effort 216 Rubin r Estate157 words
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Article63 1926-10-06 209 October 4. Rank 4 m*. -I 4 316 Bank demand 2 !3 18-16 I'rivHto credits 3 m.s. 2j4 Ww York, demand 66 Credits 90 days 58 France, Demand 1930 India, T.'l. 154 Hongkong, denwnd 9%, P« c Dlsi ukohama, demand 110%, favn. demand 139% ngkok, demand Bar Silver London63 words
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Article157 1926-10-06 209 '<. v. Nagalingam, Hospital Assistant, cial grade, who is in charge of Serendah i. vas entertained to a dinner on "in. -day last, at the Bowen Club, Seren- iv hi? friends, in honour of his retirent from the F.M.S. Medical Service after ICC uf :;r> years. h< appeal of the157 words
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DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES.
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Article18 1926-10-06 209 REID-CONN. At the Presbyterian Church. Kuala Lumpur, on Sept.-mbei 27, 1926, William Reid to Helen Fullarton Conn.18 words
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Obituary19 1926-10-06 209 CLUNIKS ROSS- it her residence, 75 Scotts Road, on Oct 4. (ieor>jina Clunies Clunies Ross, aged 52 years.19 words
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Article273 1926-10-06 209 The last mail from Home arrived on Saturday with dates up to Sept. 9th. This weekly leaves by the 1\ and O. mail on Friday. The full report of the Committee on the financial devolution policy is published in this issue. A report has been issued by273 words
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Article223 1926-10-06 209 October 1. Tin 100 Tons $156.00 Gambier 10.00 Pepper White <50.00 Pepper Black 36.00 Flake Tapioca 5.70 Pearl Sago Small 8.60 Copra 10.60 Copra Sundried 11.10 Opium, Benares unt. 4,000 Rice Liang Hin Chan Mark Red Eagle (New) 330 Rice, Siam old No. 1 330 Rice, Rangoon Bintan 260223 words
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Article44 1926-10-06 209 The Agent of the Government of India, Mr. Arulanandam Pillay, is not leaving for India until October 22nd when his successor is due in Malaya- Meanwhile, he has been instructed to visit Sarawak when he leaves Malaya and report on the labour conditions there.44 words
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Article474 1926-10-06 209 Sept. 29. In the concluding paragraph of the summarised report of the the coal debate in the House of Commons Reuter states: "General feeling in the Lobby is that to-day's debate has not advanced the prospects of an early settlement." In other words, after nearly474 words
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Article355 1926-10-06 209 We would commend to the earnest consideration of all employers of labour, whether commercial or industrial, the speech of Mr. Cavendish the Officer in charge of Co-Operative Societies, at the meeting of the Chamber of Commerce on Monday. The cooperative movement in Malaya has made steady355 words
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Article654 1926-10-06 209 Sept. 30. Like some of the Unofficial members of Federal Council we propose to study the report of the finance devolution proposals with some care before expressing any opinion thereon, because it is quite plain that any attempt at criticism on a mere hurried first reading would be worse654 words
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Article635 1926-10-06 210 Oct. 1. Mr. Mackenzie King, the Premier of Canada, having announced his intention of attending the Imperial Conference, attention again will be concentrated on the problems which are to be discussed in London on October 19th. and following days. The character of the programme of these conferences635 words
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Article230 1926-10-06 210 There was a tendency in some quarters rather to ridicule the statement mado recently that malaria infected mosquitoes were being employed at Home to assist in the cure of general paralysis of the insane. But the experiments have been made and are being continued on230 words
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Article729 1926-10-06 210 Oct. 2. Among the many matters brought forward by Unofficial members at Federal Council, none was perhaps more vital to the country than Mr. Ritchie's criticism of the Government land alienation policy. Mr. Ritchie is one of those to whom Sir Frank Swettenham issued his solemn729 words
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Article945 1926-10-06 210 Oct. 4. There is every indication thai the coal strike is collapsing. Ea<*h day brings news of further batches of men falling into line and restarting work on agreements made by their district unions, and there seems little reason to expect that the movement will be checked. Mr.945 words
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Article711 1926-10-06 211 Oct. 5. A very useful purpose was served me time Ago when the question ol Native production of rubber was agitating even the most conservative minded, by the delegations which were sent to Sumatra to try and gain some idea of the extent of such cultivation711 words
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Article137 1926-10-06 211 Mr. Albrecht, the American Consul, Bangkok, is leaving en route for his new post at Nairobi, on October 6th. Mr. W, Bartley is appointed to act as Commissioner of Lands Singapore and to be a Collector of Land Revenue. A fine of $o was imposed on Mr. C V. Miles137 words
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Article1427 1926-10-06 211 Supreme Court Sequel. AN UNUSUAL CASE. The sale of the Pembroke Rubber Estate in Perak for a sum of $525,000 to London j purchasers had a sequel in the Supreme Court yesterday in proceedings of an un- j usual character. In the sale of the estate a1,427 words
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Article126 1926-10-06 211 The result of the match between Keppel and Sep :>y Lines played at Keppel on Sunday, was a win for the home team by 11% to *Vj. The following are the individual scores Keppel players mentioned first. Riera and Hickey I*4, Neilson and Onraet 0. Joyce and126 words
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Article174 1926-10-06 211 DAN DO'S GOOD FORM AT HOME. Mr. If. I). Dand<>, of Muar. Johore, wa> the runner-up with L. F. Davin in the nien*> <;pen doubles event at the Berkshire Lawn Tennis Championships held last month at Reading:. In the semi-final round of this event Dando and Davin beat M. J.174 words
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Article1237 1926-10-06 212 Native Medical Training. THE DIAMOND JUBILEE OK THE 5.T.0.V.1.A. (From Our Own Correspondent). Bataria, Sept. 25th. Last week the 75th anniversary >f the foundation of the 5.T.0.V.1.A. (Training college foi native doctors) was celebrated, an event <>! importance not only t» thL' medical world but to the whole1,237 words
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Article1309 1926-10-06 212 DUE IN JANUARY NEXT. (From Our Own Correspondent). According to telegram from Sourabaya Dr. Wilmington Ingram, the Bishop of London, who M is known is making a round-the-world tour visit inu: all British Colonies, will pass through Sourabaya OB the 23rd. January next on his1,309 words
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Article526 1926-10-06 212 Europe Hotel Tragedy. JAGA'S EARLY MORNING DISCOVER^ A terrible tragedy occurred at the Euroi Hotel early yesterday morning which r suited in the death of Mr. Arthur Willi.,Kobertson, manager of the Singap re R ber Company's recently acquired rubl estate at Snngei Plentong, Johore. Mr. Robertson came526 words
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109 1926-10-06 212 Mr. R. G. Macadam, manager of Fermaa Rubber Estate, Johore, was among the passengers on the French air mail which crashed at Romney Marsh in August, and the pilot, Mr. Hu^o Rizzi, managing director of the Ambassadors Club, and a l lar\ am University109 words
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Article36 1926-10-06 212 (From Our Own Correspondent). Penan*, Oct. I. The Penang volunteen and cadets, to th€ number of 600, carried out a very BUCCessfu tactical scheme yesterday and earned th« enc >niums of the G.O.C.36 words
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Article61 1926-10-06 212 (From Our Own Correspondent). Penang Oct. I. In the District Court Yip Lam Choon, I Chinese fitter employed at Wearm WM fined .$25 or three monthl rigorooi imprison ment for trespassing on the Firm'-, pnnr. It is alleged that he broke In to W<arn.' but the judge61 words
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Article42 1926-10-06 212 In connection with thi murder of man named Lim 800 in Sandilands street Ofl M:i\ 22nd, the Police have arrested RBOthei Chinese, Cheong Kim Hock, who W* charged and remanded in the police court this morning.42 words
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Article446 1926-10-06 213 Warmer, Chief Police officer, for Home. i- the lately appointed Direc or R n r Research Institute, ha- ar- la Lumpur from W-w Guin >a, M rs. Bryce L try is, or oughi to be. as much care as i is the care of the mine-owner;446 words
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Article170 1926-10-06 213 The following was the result of the 100 < lub open championship race swun at the Chinese Swimming Club on Sun- Ist Chia Poh Chong 54 seconds; 2nd Mong Guan r>7 l-."> seconds; Brd Seow 11 hye 6] --•"> seconds and 4th Seah Tcnp: It was a hard duel170 words
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Article112 1926-10-06 213 (From Our Own Correspondent). Tenant, Sept. 27. At the annual meeting of Batang Padan^ ng Company, Mr. D. A. M. Brown, id ult. said that the grOM revenue ounted to $202,870. The all-in expendi'.iked out at 20V6 cents per cubic ird and there was profit of $92,81)4.112 words
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Article2133 1926-10-06 213 Greater Autonomy to States. OMMITTEE'S RE4 OMMENDATIONS. owing is the full report of this mittee excluding the op* rung paragraphs which deal with the scope of th< enquiry and state the Committee "accept the principle of granting a measure of rinuncia! autonomy to the s< ireral States.' 12,133 words
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Article370 1926-10-06 213 H:;;h Commissioner's Speech. DEfrATE M).MM RNED (Fi < hur <>v. n Coi Kuala I.umpu". -v .W 1:< n C lincil resumed :hi> morning the Chief Secretary the hon*ble M t'• p Rided. Aftei the remaining lulls ha* een taken H.E. the Hiirh Commissionei arrived at noon and delivered the370 words
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Article908 1926-10-06 214 "Let Bourbon exult in his gay gilded lilies, And England, triumphant, display her proud rose. A fairer than either adorns the green valleys Where Dev« n, sweet Devon, meandering flows." Robert Burns. Thi Crook of Devon— tint- title for a shilling ihoeker. It refers, however, neither908 words
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Article366 1926-10-06 214 S.F.A. Cup. CHINESE TEAMS I'KOVIDE INTERESTING GAME. S.C.F.A. (II) 0; S.C.F.A. (I) Had the S.C.F.A. second team been more fortunate in the draw for the first round of the S.F.A. Cup, they might have avoided the misfortune of being knocked out in their first game. Against the S.C.F.A.366 words
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Article45 1926-10-06 214 Men's Monthly Medal, September. Tbe following cards were ret urned in the Men's monthly Medal:  R. Ronton 77 6 71 Lt. A. J. Frith S4 X 7G Major. J. C. Burnett 85 G 79 Lt. C. Ha rker-Tay bu--87 8 7945 words
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Article147 1926-10-06 214 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE REPORT. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, Sept. 28. At the half-yearly meeting of the Penang Chamber of Commerce Mr. G. A. Potts, presiding, said there had been a falling off in business owing to decline in rubber price. It must be borne in mind however147 words
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Article145 1926-10-06 214 The fifth Singapore Assizes, which opened on September 7th., concluded yesterday before Mr. Justice Deane, when a Chinese was found guilty on a charge of beinp in possession of six forged $100 currency notes. In sentencing the accused to seven years rigorous imprisonment his lordship described as mean145 words
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Article37 1926-10-06 214 hours there. He brought home one trout, and as he handed it to his "guid-wife," he remarked ruefully: "That troot hes costit me thirty-five shullen." "Gracious mercy me'" she exclaimed: "It's lucky ye did-na catcb twa!" JOCK.37 words
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Article1386 1926-10-06 214 The feature ot the final stage of the Singapore golf championship was a negative one the complete lack of interest indicated by the fact that barely half a dozen spectators on Saturday, and even less on Sunday morning, witnessed the match which resulted in such an easy victory1,386 words
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Article442 1926-10-06 214 It has been common knowledge for boiiu time that large number of the girl ployed in the brothels of Penang have arrived in the Colony from Siam. It bat not been quite clear, however, how tin reached the Colony, for the maj n:\ them spoke Cantonese and442 words
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Article152 1926-10-06 215 Rubber Policy Statement Expected. CAUSE OF RECENT IMPROVEMENT. (Our Own Correspondent Copyright). London, Sept. 29. Th< rubber produce market in Mincing I >eemi to anticipate that an earlv »«H1 Will be marl- by the ('.lonia' Offia at Downing Street as rej irdi the ruture working of152 words
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Article95 1926-10-06 215 Ai a meeting of the European Inspectors of the S.S. Police Force, held on Sunday. el] grrievai n-s were discussed, and it was decided to petition H.K. the Governor on different matters. Otu of the questions discussed was that <»f living qnarten provided in Singapore. Uniforms woe95 words
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Article113 1926-10-06 215 .V R< uter cable of Tuesday's date announces the death, at the Age of 86 of Sir Hiram Shaw Wilkinson. Pro-Chancellor of Queen's University, Belfast. Deceased ent the greater part of his life in the British service in Japan and China. He Intered1 ntered113 words
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Article94 1926-10-06 215 A mass meeting of mandores, masons and coolies employed in the Singapore Municipality was held al the Kaliamman Temple j;i.uht in memory of the late Mr. B. U. Hame, M. <". A. M. Inst. C.E., under i tic chairmanship of Mr. G. Maruthamuthu.94 words
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Article233 1926-10-06 215 Mr. W. C Taylor, Cadet, has arrived in Malacca. He is attached to the Land Office, Miilii'i a. Mr. A. C. Hall 6t the Ocean Accident and Guaiantee Corporation has recently returned fr< m a business trip to Siam. A Malay man. living in a house at the junction of233 words
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Article2072 1926-10-06 215 Difficulties of Town Improvement. WHAT THE TRUST IS DOING. From the long and very interesting report by the Deputy Chairman of the Improvement Trust, we select the following paragraphs: The kmg awaited decision has not yet materialized as to whether or not there is to be an improvement2,072 words
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Article119 1926-10-06 215 SECOND ROUND RESULTS. The second round of the Singapore Ladies' Golf Championship (Andrew Carrie Cup) was played on the Keppel links in ideal weather yesterday, the results hein'_» as follows: Mrs. I. H. Tennent beat Mrs. E. S. Adler, w.o. Mrs. J. M. Jackson heat Mrs. J.119 words
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Article70 1926-10-06 215 (From Our Own Correspondent IVnanjc. Sept. 29. In the police court to-day Janee, a Malay motor car driver was fined $2.~> for rash and negligent driving ami his licence was suspended for a month. Chan Koon Van was fined $50 for driving a car without a license.70 words
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Article135 1926-10-06 215 The Chief Secretary gave a dinner-party at Care >sa on Saturday ni^ht, in honour of His Excellency the High Commissioner and Lady Guillemmrd, to which the following guests were invited: JLH. the Sultan of SeUngor and A.D.r.. th:« Raja Muda, the Biitish Resident of SelftQgor and Mrs. Lornie, the Hon*ble135 words
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Article1375 1926-10-06 216 Capital 3 Cents: Liabilities $326,000. SBQUBL TO RUBBER ESTATE SALE. Tan Hoot tihee, the 24 years old Chinese bankrupt who at what he agreed was his maiden eflfoit in business made a profit of $100,000 out of the sale of the Pembroke rubber estate in Perak, occupied1,375 words
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Article244 1926-10-06 216 Singapore, Sept- 30. The past week has seen a distinct improvement in prices, but at the time of writing quotations are lower than the highest touched. Speculators both in London and New York have been supporting the market in anticipation of Bullish announcement to be made244 words
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Article191 1926-10-06 216 Singapore. S e pt. 30. Rubber.— -There have been slight fluctuations during the past week, but at the close the price is higher than reported in our last for all positions. Stocks in London again shew a substantial increase, and for the week ending 25th instant stood at191 words
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Article982 1926-10-06 216 Company's Increased Resources. POLICY OF CONSERVATION. Mr. H. C. Cooke-Yarborough presided over the annual general meeting of the Brunei United Plantations, Limited, held in the French Bank Building yesterday at noon. Others present were: Mr. W. A. Fell and Mr. Lee Chin Tuan. Mr. C. V. Bailey represented982 words
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Article543 1926-10-06 216 Singapore, Strpt. 2H. After a slight fall earlier in the week, Tir has recovered to £301 10s Forward, Rubber continues to firm up and with Industrialfairly active, a considerable business habeen put through in all sections of the local market. Mining. Kinta Tin Dredges have again been543 words
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Article224 1926-10-06 216 HINDUS WIN FINAL MATCH KY 11 RUNS. I'oona, Sept. 22. The final in the quadrangular cricket tournament between the Europeans and the Hindus was resumed to-day. The Europeans had eight wickets in hand and needed S2 runs to win. Heavy rain last night rendered the pitch unplayable,224 words
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Article81 1926-10-06 217 POSITION UNCHANGED. STRIKE PICKETS NOT WITHDRAWN. irom Our Own Correspondent). Hongkong Sept. 30. Ihe Naval report from Canton states hat there is nothing to notify at the momeni as the position during the last two or three da>s has shown no signs of change although the81 words
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Article64 1926-10-06 217 HYDRANGEA'S RESCUE WORK. S6 OUT OF 2,000. Prom Our Own Correspondent.) Hongkong, Sept. .'JO. t.amer Hydrangea has picked up five survivors out of the two thouho were estimated to he on hoard the g fleet wiped out by the recent »n. The Hydrangea's lifeboats mmdc ten trips en64 words
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Article487 1926-10-06 217 Sea Belle arrived in port yesterday fternoan at 5.30 o'clock and His Excellency Governor landed at Johnston's Pier half an hour later, being met by the hon'ble Mr. Marriott and officials. probable that Mr. W. H. Thorns, he newly appointed Puisne Judge, Malay will replace the Hon.487 words
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Article2593 1926-10-06 217 Difficulties of Town Improvement. WHAT THE TRUST IS DOING. PART 11. The only direction in which the South city can possibly expand is along Alexandra Road and between this Koad and Mount Pabtl Range. There is much excellent building land in this area which is ripe for permanent2,593 words
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Article144 1926-10-06 217 The maximum sentence of six months rigorous imprisonment has been passed on an Indian named Kolanthevelu who was charged before the Third Magistrate with enticing away a married woman. Theparties lived under the same roof in Havelock Road, and it was stated by Court Inspector Bostock that the accused, by144 words
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Article1639 1926-10-06 218 The Various claims against Profits. IPOH CLAIMANTS K IDENCE. The litigation relating to profits made by the young Chinese bankrupt, Tan Hong Ghee, out of the sale of the Pembroke rubber (-.-fate was continued in the Supreme Court before the Chief Justice. Sir William Murison, yesterday. There1,639 words
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Article63 1926-10-06 218 (From Our Own Correspondent.) I poh, Sept. 30. Quartermaster-Sergeant Boey Fook Wah, the well-known Perak Chinese volunteer marksman in charge of M.8.1. Headquarters. Ipoh, suddenly disappeared a few days ago. Fook Wah was arrested yesterday am: charged at Ipoh Court to-day with breach of trust of $2,000.63 words
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Article62 1926-10-06 218 [Reuter's Service. 1 London, Oct. 1. The Australian cricketers left for home from London this morning. They were seen off at Paddinpton by Lord Hampden, Lord Harris, Messrs Warner, Leveson-Gower and a larjre and enthusiatic crowd. The party sailed from Liverp >ol this afternoon aboard the Canpac62 words
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Article87 1926-10-06 218 SUN DEFEATS CANTONESE. NAXCHOXG CHANGES HANDS. (From Our Own Correspondent), Hankow, Sept. 29. General Sun's troops are gradually approaching to rescue Wuchang. Nanchang is now in the hands of Sun's forces and the Cantonese have been driven back over a hundred li from Nanchang. A Japanese87 words
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Article106 1926-10-06 218 (From Our Own Correspondent Hongkong Oct. 1. The head of the pickets at Samchun informed a detective in the New Territory that they are awaiting fresh instructions from Canton. Pickets will be withdrawn on Oct 10th at the latest- Two pickets were on duty at Lowu on the106 words
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Article154 1926-10-06 218 The reception given at their residence in Evelyn Read. yesterday afternoon by Messrs E. E. C. Thuraisirgham and B. C. Alip, at which Mr. K. Natrsa Aiyer, member of the Legislative Counci' of Ceylon, was the guest of honour, was a very pleasant function. There were present154 words
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Article166 1926-10-06 218 The Secretary of State for the Colonies has approved the following promotions and i Changes of title, with eflfeel from the Ist October. PJ2<;, inclusive: Mi-. T. A. Melville, Ace untant. Posts and Telegraphs, Federated .Malay States, to be Assistant Secretary for Postal Affairs. Straits Settlements and Federated166 words
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Article47 1926-10-06 218 Messrs. luthrie and Co., Kuala Lumpur, agents, are advised by the Secretaries of K.M.S. (Malay States) Rubber Plantations Ltd., that the directors have recommended payment of a final dividend of ]r> per cent, payable on 30th October and that £0,000 should be transferred to reserve.47 words
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Article75 1926-10-06 218 Messrs. Boustead and Co., Penanjr, are to-day in receipt of a telegram from the secretaries of United Patani (Malaya) Rubber Estates to the effect that the Board have declared an interim dividend of r> per cent, in respect of the current year's working, payable on the lf>th75 words
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Article356 1926-10-06 218 Walley and Dano Draw Again a me; crowd A lar^e crowd witnessed the boxing the Happy Valley last night, chief event was Walley vs. Dano. Both men looked very confident. scaled 7st. lO 1 and Dano 7>t. l:; the first three rcunda Walley forced pace did all the leading356 words
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Article182 1926-10-06 218 TOWED TO SINGAPORE The K.P.M. steamer Reijnst, wrecked beyond all p >ssibility of repair by a ftre which broke out when sh'> was at Belawai) on September 12 last, was towed back to Singapore yesterday morning by the Van Diemen which lias replaced her on the Singapore-Belawan182 words
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Article215 1926-10-06 218 A European named A. E. Taylor, of Bungsar estate, was charged in the Kuala LumpUl police court on Friday afternoon, before i magistrate, Mr. J. VV. W. Hughes, with endangering human life, by driving B moi car on Sept. 20, at about 2A-> a.m. whii215 words
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Article44 1926-10-06 218 Mr. T. A. Ifehfillc continues to act »i Secretary Postal Atr.iirs, Mr. T. I. If. Gor don acts as Assistant Secretary, Mr. V H Winson acts as Engineer in Chief, P< and Telegraphs, Mi. (I. Savajn- iCtl M O©H troller Posts and Telegraphs, Singapore.44 words
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Article1016 1926-10-06 219 QuicquH Often! h,,,,,,,,,* „,,tr i Mj t arrn 1 Juvenal It should be noted that the High Commislionei mentioned at the Federal Council meeting that there was "no intention oi aboli hing the hief Secretaryship." This remark, which the Topicist seems to have heard beioie, will1,016 words
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Article564 1926-10-06 219 SINGAPORE AMATEURS' CLBVBB PERFORMANCE. That the merits of an amateur entertainment in Singapore are not to he measured by the extent to which it has been advertised was very emphatically demonstrated at the Victoria Theatre last night. Beyond customary newspaper advertisements the forthcoming presentation of the564 words
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Article65 1926-10-06 219 Authorisation has been granted for the opening of the trolley bus route along New Bridge Road from Upper Cross Street to Outram Road. G. C. D'Silva TS r. 12 Phra Sri Sayam Kitch TS 73 E. C. Van Der Beck TT o T4 T. Morita 86 l65 words
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Article923 1926-10-06 219 Three One Creditor Bankruptcies. AFFAIRS OF ANGLO CHINKSK MOTOR CO. Of the six bankrupts whose public examinations were in the list of the Bankruptcy Couit yesterday no less than tniee had been made bankrupt on the petition of only one creditor. In the case of Yeo Boon Siang,923 words
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Article161 1926-10-06 219 A SENSATIONAL RACE. [Reuter's Service.] Newmarket, Sept. 30. The Jockey Dub Stakes provided a sensational race, the 20-1 chance, Foxlaw, defeating his stable companion, Solario, the favourite at 30-100, by a neck, with Foliation (7-1) third. An objection to the winner and second by the rider of161 words
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Article36 1926-10-06 219 [Reuter's Service.] New York, Oct. S. It is announced that Howard Kinsey and Harvey SnodgfAM wiil join the list of professional lawn tennis stars who are accompanying Mile L«f I— on her tour.36 words
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Article522 1926-10-06 220 TAMBALAK RUBBER, LTD. (iood Year's Profit. Mr. C. V. Miles, Chairman, presided over the annual genera} meeting of the Tambalak Rubber Estates, Limited, held in the Honjrkon^r Lank Chambers or. Saturday. Others present were Mr. James Robertson, Mr. H. \V. Raper and the hon'ble Mr. D.522 words
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Article220 1926-10-06 220 The following notice has been issued to shareholders. "The additional capital of .$2,2" 000 subscribed by the shareholders in 1920 now being in excess of the needs of the Company it i.s considered desirable to return this sum to the shareholders of the Company at an220 words
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Article87 1926-10-06 220 An extraordinary rumour current in Ipoh is to the effect that the concession given to the IVrak River Hydro-Electric Power Company, Ltd-, includes the right to compel the consumers of the Company's power to pur-<-base all electrical gear required from the Company. We cannot believe that this is true, but87 words
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Article639 1926-10-06 220 New Loan Agreement With Tebak Co. The annual general meeting of the Tiang (Juan Brick and Tile Manufactr.iine:.Co., Ltd. was held at the offices of the secretaries, Messrs Rennie, Lowick and Co., at noon on Saturday. The Chairman, Mr. Chew Woon Poh, in moving the adoption639 words
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Article122 1926-10-06 220 The October monthly medal wus competed for on Saturday and Sunday and resulted in a win for Mr. W. E. Rayner. Seventy-eight cards were taken out and The ball sweep was won by Mr. Rayner on Saturday an d by Mr. Cameron on Sunday. Ladies' Medal Competition.122 words
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Article78 1926-10-06 220 A committee meeting will be held on Monday October 11th in the Singapore Exchange Room at 5 p.m. The following is the agenda: To confirm minutes; Commercial exhibitions; Gang robberies; Prevention of cruelty to animals; Town and Colonial improvements; Administration of General Hospital; general. Thtir Majesties the78 words
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Article1505 1926-10-06 220 The Intimate Diary of a Lady of Travel. September 11. Well, everything in this world soems to Work out for the best because Dolly and I went to the Pageant last Saturday with Austie and Birdie and something wonderful happened there. I mean even Dolly is beginning:1,505 words
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Article235 1926-10-06 220 Here and there one en unterg actors who. while the most kinAy men off the stage, are apt to be unduly egotistical \\h n (hey are acting. Sta^e selfishness emergi b in many snap One of the most frequent takes the form of "jumping-in" on a laugh. An actor235 words
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Article75 1926-10-06 220 The fire brigade received a call a: 4.50 Satin-day afternoon to an outbreak in Syed Alwee Road. Two machines were despatch cd and a small Are was located at 219 Sye<l Alwee Road which is a carpenter V ftfa It appears that a man had been mis75 words
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Article54 1926-10-06 220 The best wishes of their Many fri< will pro out to Mr. and Mrs. J. Williams, late of Williams' Hotel and prior to that, the Majestic Hotel, upon their departure from Shanghai for Singapore where .Mi. Williamis to fill the position <>f Manager to RanVs, the well-known and popular Singapore54 words
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Article1044 1926-10-06 221 THE -CURB" DANCE, (From Our Own Correspondent;. Paris, Sept. .">. the moment, numerous Parisians anng the "cure" at those inland resorts re the unpleasant "waters" are believed do world »if ir<<<><\ to sufferer*. Whether achieve their purpose is doubtful; foil, < 1. many of those who drink the pres-1,044 words
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Article431 1926-10-06 221 ST. JOSEPH'S OLD HOYS SPORTS. After having had to postpone their annual sports meeting from Saturday, September 18th., owing to bad weather, the St. Joseph's Old Boys Association were still rather unfortunate on Saturday when they had to hold the meeting on a rather slippery grcund. The results, taking431 words
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Article60 1926-10-06 221 By courtesy of Messrs. Macphail and Company learn that the price of rubber in I ondon on Saturday, according to quotations by Henry Gardner and Company, was: Spot in warehouse London Is. 9d. C.I.F. London standard sheet, November shipment. Is 9 a 4<l. crepe ditto Is. OVnd.Steady. - 60 words
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Article688 1926-10-06 221 His Excellency Afloat. THE WEEK-END RACING. The week-end has been a very busy one for the Club not only as regards racing but also for the presence of His Excellency the Commodore, who cruised on Saturday afternoon in the Ella, watched the racing on Sunday morning and wound up688 words
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Article92 1926-10-06 221 [Router's Service.! New York, Oct. 1. Vincent Richards has become a professional lawn tennis player under the supervision of Mr. C. C. Pyle. The announcement WCf made by Mr. Pyle at a dinner on the liner Paris In honour of Mile Lenglen. New York, Oct. I. Yinuu*92 words
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Article73 1926-10-06 221 The following Foreign Oflice appointments approved by the King were notified in the London Gazette of September 3: Mr. B. E. G. Eddis as Consul-General of Siam at Calcutta; Mr. A. M. Weatherill as Consul of Japan at Dublin; Senor Don Pablo Castillo as Consul of Mexico for Hongkong; MrW.73 words
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Article616 1926-10-06 221 Cricket Club Dismiss Telephone Co. A ONE-SIDED MATCH. S.C.C 3: O.T.F.C 0. The S.C.C. qualified for the third round of the Singapore Cup competition by defeating the Telephone Company at the Stadium yesterday by three goals to love. The smallness of the attendance indicated that the meeting was616 words
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Article206 1926-10-06 221 Y.M.C.A. BEAT POLICE The police wore defeated by .">♦; runs by the Y.M.C.A. in the match played on Saturday. Scores: l*olice. X. H. P. Whitley c Richards b shah \V. Follenfant run out A. K. McKonna b Shah H. L. Mitchell not out 11. L. Poulain b Stack L.206 words
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Article7275 1926-10-06 222 TReuter's Service.l London, Sept. 27. In the H<»use of Commons there were subdued hisses from the Opposition benches and Ministerial cheers as Mr. Baldwin began his .statement m the coal situation. The Premier emphasised the singular inability of the coal industry to settle its own affairs and .the disposition7,275 words
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Article55 1926-10-06 224 Hankow Position Unchanged. SOUTHERN PRISONERS CAPTURED. (From Our Own Correspondent). Hongkong, Oct. 4. Latest news received from Hankow states that the position there is unchanged. There has been firing on passing vessels at Huang Chow where military operations are proceeding. It is reported that the Allies have captured55 words
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Article342 1926-10-06 224 RETURN OF STOLEN GOODS DISPUTED. An order by one of the Police Magistrates that shoes to the theft of which three accused had pleaded guilty should he returned to the man from whom they had been stolen, was discussed before the Chief Justice, Sir William342 words
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Article300 1926-10-06 224 In his interesting Home letter to the Malay Mail Mr. J. H. M. Robson has the following notes about Malayan people at Home. Mr. H. Berkeley, who recently retired from the District Office of Upper Perak, and has only been in England twenty days, is already "f?d-up" with300 words
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Article66 1926-10-06 224 Mr. O. F. Savege, A.R.1.8.A., has arrived in Kuala Lumpur, from Hong Kong, to join Messrs. Swan and Maclaren. Mr. Savege, who was recently with Messrs. Little, Adams and Wood in Hong Kong and Canton, was previously engaged with Mr. Guy Dawber, President of the Royal Institute of British Architects,66 words
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Article224 1926-10-06 224 SEPTEMBER STATISTICS The following is the statement of quantity and value of rubber exported during September Total 35,912.80 29,424.73 280,857.00 226,603.82 Net Increase 54,253.78 Tons. Value 1926, $546,481,000; 1925, $452,209,000. Note. The above figures represent the totals compiled from declarations received up to the last day of224 words
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Article353 1926-10-06 224 The following is the report by the directors to the annual general meeting to be held on October 9th at noon at Malacca. After charging all secretarial and office expenses to revenue the year's working resulted in a profit of $147,519.30; balance brought forward 30,188.58; less interim dividend353 words
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Article62 1926-10-06 224 The Ladies' October medal competition was played yesterday afternoon and resulted in a win for Mrs. Alan Ker. Thirtyfour cards were taken out, and the following 1 were returned. Mrs. Ker 51 lo 3G Mrs. Hardie Bl 11 40 Mrs. Wilson 56 12 44 Mrs. Riera 5862 words
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Article151 1926-10-06 224 Mr. T. Dickson of Ulu Piah Mine, Ipoh, the well-known Perak State cricketer, left for Australia this week on six months' furlough and hopes to return with Mrs. Dickson, who has been away for three years. Mr. J. Dickson is acting for his brother.— T.O.M. The three passengers in a151 words
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Article812 1926-10-06 224 A Champion Who Began at Four. TELEPHONE EXCHANGE Kl\ jj Twenty years ago an open handi ming race for London girls would I tracted about 20 competitors; to- i entries invariably number letweer. 50 In the various London ■trimming twenty years ago not more than swimmers used812 words